Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

Want more choices for your vegetarian dining experience? Check out our Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce recipe.

This innovative dish transforms humble cauliflower into a star attraction, roasted to golden perfection and bursting with smoky flavor. The crowning glory is a vibrant chimichurri sauce, a zesty Argentinian condiment that adds a burst of freshness and tang to every bite.

Not only is this dish visually stunning, but it’s also a nutrient-packed alternative to traditional steak that will satisfy vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

Get ready to impress your guests or treat yourself to a gourmet plant-based meal that’s both simple to prepare and spectacular to serve.

Cauliflower Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 2

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

  

For the Cauliflower Steaks:

• 1 large head of cauliflower
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Chimichurri Sauce:

• 1 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh oregano finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
• Remove leaves from cauliflower and trim the stem. Cut cauliflower into 1-inch thick steaks.
• Mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Brush both sides of cauliflower steaks with the seasoned oil.
• Place cauliflower steaks on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
• While cauliflower is roasting, make the chimichurri sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
• Serve cauliflower steaks hot, topped with chimichurri sauce.

Notes

Estimated Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 12g
• Fat: 18g
• Fiber: 5g

Keyword Cauliflower, Chimichurri

Cooking Tips:

• You may not get perfect steaks from the entire cauliflower. Use the florets that fall off for another recipe.
• For extra flavor, grill the cauliflower steaks instead of roasting.

Extra Equipment Needed:

Baking sheet

Possible Substitutions:

• Use different herbs like cilantro or basil in the chimichurri for variation.
• Try broccoli steaks instead of cauliflower.
• For a different flavor profile, use curry powder instead of smoked paprika.